The old order

It bears comparison with the Class 777 on Wednesday, 508 130 at Sandhills.

 

Waterloo

508 130 arrives at Waterloo (Merseyside).

 

The new order

The next generation of Merseyrail traction, 777 018 stands at Sandhills.

Formby

508 125 departs Formby with a Southport service.

North of Liverpool

This week's theme is the Merseyrail Northern Line just North of Liverpool, starting with 507 010 at Hightown.

Guildford

Concluding this look at the North Downs Line, we are at the centre of the line at Guildford though this train will be headed to London Waterloo.

Betchworth

One of the line's most minor stations.

Dorking West

Heading into the setting sun.

 

Chilworth

Waiting to depart.

Blackwater

This week's theme continues on the North Downs Line.

Wanborough

Although most of the line is diesel only, the two ends and middle of the line are electrified. The third rails are live at Wanborough though it only has a limited service by GWR's diesel units, most like 165 108 pass straight through!

Sandhurst

The North Downs Line passes through Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey. It is in the first of these that we see a departing GWR 165 108 at Sandhurst.

Reigate

We are in third rail land at Reigate, Southern 377 316 prepares to depart.

 

Gomshall

GWR 165 104 departs Gomshall.

North Downs... Shalford

This week's theme is the North Downs Line between Reading and Reigate, starting with GWR 165 105 at Shalford.

73 quartet

Four Class 73s at Tonbridge yard including 73 109.

Electro-diesels

Class 73s at Tonbridge.

Class 69

Lead locomotive 69 001 of the rebuilds of Class 56s with Class 66 internals seen at Tonbridge yard.

The yard

Wide view of the yard, plenty of stock of various types on show.

Tonbridge yard

This week's theme is the well-known Tonbridge yard in Kent. GB Railfreight 73 964 the first of a number of Class 73s we will see this week.

Ellesmere Port footbridge

Returning to Ellesmere Port, a footbridge over the line.

Overpool

508 128 arrives at Overpool.

Little Sutton shelter

Some jolly artwork inside one of the waiting shelters at Little Sutton.

Little Sutton

508 128 arrives at Little Sutton.

Ellesmere Port

This week's theme is the Merseyrail Ellesmere Port branch starting with 508 125 at Ellesmere Port.

Walthamstow Queens Road

710 264 comes into the station.

Kensal Rise

378 220 arrives.

Gunnersbury

In the new livery for 378s is 378 206.

Wanstead Park

710 263 departs.

Kentish Town West

This week's theme is the London Overground starting with 378 213.

On loan

To help out due to the late arrival of the Class 196 into service, some East Midlands Railway Class 170s were loaned to WMR. 170 506 is seen at Shrewsbury. Livery is EMR but with WMR stickers.

Collected 172

The small Class 172 fleets operated by London Overground and Chiltern Railways have now been transferred to join the rest of the class in WMR service. 172 101 is seen at Olton after transfer but before re-livery. 

Class 730

The Class 323s and some 350 are being replaced by the new Class 730. 730 005 is seen on test at Crewe.

Regional Railways

The Cross City Line stalwarts, the Class 323 are being replaced after 30 years of service. To celebrate their service 323 221 has repainted in the original Centro Regional Railways (or closely anyway). It is seen at Chester Road.

Class 196

This week's theme is the changing face of West Midlands Railway rolling stock, starting with the new Class 196 which entered service in late 2022. 196 107 is seen at Shrewsbury.

Gronk and Tractor

A Class 08 and 37 stored at Barrow Hill.

AC trio

A trio of preserved first generation AC electric locomotives, from left to right: Class 81, 83 and 85.

Drewry Car

Preserved little industrial shunter.

MR 156

We are in Midland Railway territory so we should have some of their locomotives around!

Class 89

This week's theme is the wonderful Barrow Hill Roundhouse, starting with the unique Class 89.

Departing Caergwrle

Transport for Wales 150 254 departs Caergwrle with a Bidston bound service.

Return to Wrexham

Transport for Wales 150 217 arrives at Hope with a service for Wrexham Central.

Bilingual

Bilingual signage, we're in Wales of course!

Caergwrle shelter

An interesting brick shelter at Caergwrle station.

 

Back with Hope

This blog is back after a few years hiatus! This week's theme will be Hope and Caergwrle stations on the Borderlands Line in Flintshire. Starting with Transport for Wales 150 217 departing north.